Exploring Panama is more than just sightseeing; it’s an invitation to step into a vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and experiences that can change the way you travel.
In this section, you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions so you can plan your adventure with confidence and ease. From how to get around the country and what to pack to the best places to dive, hike, and connect with indigenous communities, this section has everything you need to make the most of your trip.
In Panama, every moment is an experience, and every experience becomes a memory to treasure.
Panama can be visited year-round thanks to its tropical climate, with an average temperature of 27 °C (81 °F).
There are two main seasons:
The official currency of Panama is the balboa (PAB). It has the same value as the US dollar (1 balboa = 1 USD). Exchanging other currencies, such as euros, is simple at banks and authorized exchange offices.
Spanish is Panama’s official language, but English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and restaurants, so visitors can communicate without difficulty.
There are several options, including authorized taxis, private transfer services, and transportation apps such as Uber.
Yes. You can reach destinations such as Bocas del Toro by plane or by a combination of ground transportation and boat. San Blas is accessible by ground transportation followed by boat transfer.
There are two main visitor centers: Miraflores in Panama City and Agua Clara in Colón. To watch the ships in transit, the best times are early in the morning (around 8:00–9:00 a.m.) or in the afternoon (after 2:00 p.m.).
Destinations such as El Valle, Boquete, and Soberanía National Park offer stunning landscapes and hiking trails for all levels, from easy walks to more challenging routes.
Yes, you can enjoy snorkeling and diving in Bocas del Toro, San Blas, Coiba, and other areas along both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts.
Yes, you can visit Guna, Emberá, or Ngäbe villages. It is important to do so through responsible agencies that respect their customs and traditions.
You can find them at the Mercado de Artesanías de Balboa or at shops in Casco Viejo, where you’ll discover molas, painted hats, and other traditional crafts.
Dishes such as sancocho (chicken soup), arroz con pollo (chicken with rice), tamales, ceviche, and carimañolas (stuffed yuca fritters) are all part of Panamanian cuisine.
Yes. Many restaurants, especially in tourist areas, offer menus that cater to different dietary preferences, so vegetarian and vegan travelers will find plenty of choices.
In any emergency, dial 911. In Panama City, there are well-equipped clinics and hospitals available.
Accepted Payment Methods
*Cash
*Visa
*MasterCard
*Yappy (Banco General’s payment platform in Panama)
Full Payment Requirement
Full payment is required at the time of booking. Reservations will not be confirmed until the corresponding payment has been received.
Credit and Debit Card Payments
For credit or debit card payments, charges may take between 24 and 72 hours to appear on your account statement, depending on your bank’s processing times. If a card is declined or an error occurs, the reservation will be canceled automatically without prior notice.
Yappy Payments
If you select Yappy as your payment method, you will be provided with the account number or payment link. Once the payment is completed, you must send the transaction receipt to confirm your reservation.
International Payments
If you are using an international card, your bank may apply currency conversion fees or additional charges. We recommend confirming with your bank that your card is enabled for international transactions, especially if you are outside of Panama.
Currency
All prices are listed in balboas (B/.), Panama’s official currency. The balboa is equal in value to the US dollar, and both currencies are used interchangeably.
